PMP Application Process and Practice Exam

This course is part of Microsoft Project Management: Build Job-Ready Skills Professional Certificate

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

54 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain insight into the content areas, domains, and structure of the PMP exam.
Review the PMP Exam Content Outline, discussing domains, knowledge areas, and question formats.
Learn and apply good practice exam techniques to increase chances of passing the PMP Exam successfully.

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you will learn about the content areas, domains, and structure of the PMP exam, providing you with a solid foundation for exam preparation. Through various learning activities, such as reviewing the PMP Exam Content Outline and discussing the domains, knowledge areas, and question formats typically found in the exam, you'll gain insight into the exam's structure and expectations. Additionally, you'll learn and apply good practice exam techniques to increase your chances of passing the PMP Exam successfully. This comprehensive approach will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to pass the exam and achieve PMP certification.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Identify the content areas, domains, and structure of the PMP exam. • Review the PMP Exam Content Outline, discussing the domains, knowledge areas, and question formats typically found in the exam. • Apply good practice exam techniques to pass the PMP Exam. This is a great way to prepare for the industry-recognized PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam, a global standard in project management.

In this module, you'll learn about the importance of strategic preparation for the PMP exam, get an overview of its structure, and explore various effective strategies and techniques to help you study efficiently. These insights will equip you with the tools needed to approach your exam preparation in a focused and organized manner, setting you up for success.

What's included

5 videos5 readings

5 videos Total 30 minutes

Course Introduction: PMP Application Process and Exam 4 minutes
PMP Certification Requirements 6 minutes
Starting the Application 6 minutes
PM Experience 7 minutes
PMI Audit 8 minutes

5 readings Total 50 minutes

Course Syllabus: PMP Application Process & Exam 10 minutes
How to be successful in this course 10 minutes
Discussion prompt: What do you hope to learn? 10 minutes
PMI Membership Benefits 10 minutes
Writing the Description 10 minutes

In this module, you will explore three critical areas essential for preparing for the PMP exam: understanding the structure, domains, and types of questions you will encounter in the Exam Format and Question Types section; learning effective strategies to enhance study efficiency and retention in Study Techniques; and embracing the PMI mindset, focusing on value delivery, ethical behavior, and holistic thinking in Developing a PMP Mindset. These insights and strategies are designed to equip you with the knowledge and mindset needed to approach your PMP exam preparation comprehensively and effectively.

What's included

5 videos3 readings

In this module, you'll explore the key elements of the PMP Exam Content Outline, revisiting crucial concepts and providing strategies for efficient revision. By the end of this module, you should feel more confident and prepared to tackle the exam.

What's included

4 videos4 readings

4 videos Total 19 minutes

PMP Exam Content Outline 6 minutes
Introduction to Domain 1: People 5 minutes
Introduction to Domain 2: Process 4 minutes
Introduction to Domain 3: Business Environment 5 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

Breakdown of the ECO Domains 10 minutes
People: Key Concepts 10 minutes
Process: Key Concepts 10 minutes
Business Environment: Key Concepts 10 minutes

In this module, you'll put your skills into practice. You’ll reflect on the key learning points that you reviewed during the course and complete the final assessment and hands-on activity.

What's included

5 videos4 readings3 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

5 videos Total 29 minutes

Introduction to using Bing Copilot for Project Managers 7 minutes
Using Bing Copilot for technical support 8 minutes
Use Bing Copilot to help plan projects 7 minutes
Use Bing Copilot to create document summaries 5 minutes
Congratulations 2 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

About the mock assessment 10 minutes
Using Bing Copilot to create document templates 10 minutes
Congratulations and looking forward 10 minutes
Next Steps 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 240 minutes

PMP Mock Exam 180 minutes
Activity: Solving project management tasks with Bing Copilot 30 minutes
Lesson quiz: Microsoft Generative AI for Project Manager 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 10 minutes

Peer review 10 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Reflect on Learning 10 minutes

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Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

Pretty good course with a lot of content. Some of it gets a bit repetitive but does a good job preparing for PMP exam, and meats the 35 hour requirement!

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